Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year DeKalb ISD will utilize the State of Texas' approved Bluebonnet RLA curriculum for Kindergarten-5th grade.

 To access or review these materials, navigate to this link https://bluebonnet.tea.texas.gov/#public

Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year DeKalb ISD will utilize Amplify ELA. Amplify is a knowledge-building English language arts curriculum designed for grades 6–8. Students engage deeply with complex texts, develop critical reading and writing skills, and build the confidence to think and communicate independently.  EXPLORE MORE

Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year DeKalb ISD will utilize the Odell Education Texas High School Literacy Program inspires creativity, builds knowledge, and enhances skills students possess through student-centered and student-led analyses of robust texts and topics. These high-quality instructional units empower students to pose questions, inquire deeply, reflect, and evolve as independent thinkers and engaged participants in a learning community.  EXPLORE MORE

All Reading/Language Arts teachers in grades K-3 have successfully completed the Texas Reading Academies. 

What are the Texas Reading Academies?

The Texas Reading Academies are a state-led initiative to ensure all K–3 teachers and administrators are equipped with the latest, research-based strategies to teach reading effectively. Through this professional development, educators deepen their understanding of how children learn to read, including phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. The goal is to help every student become a strong, confident reader by building a strong foundation in the early grades.